Rowan Close is in Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B61 8RP is located in the Sanders Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowan Close, Bromsgrove, B61 8RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B61 8RS, B61 8PU, B61 8RG, B61 8RD, B61 8AZ, B61 8QE, B61 8PX, B61 8QB, B61 8RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B61 8RP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 48.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 33.3% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 43.1% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 14.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 43.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 36% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 17% | 15.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around B61 8RP this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 28.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 8% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 17.4% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 23.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97% | 94.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 95.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.6% | 95.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowan Close was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Bromsgrove Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowan Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bromsgrove Central and the 138th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rowan Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-05-23 | £204,000 |
| 1 Rowan Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-09-24 | £259,322 |
| 1 Rowan Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2019-01-25 | £179,666 |
| 2 Rowan Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-06-29 | £234,701 |
| 9 Rowan Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2016-02-12 | £219,942 |
B61 8RP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards School Perryfields Road , B61 8QN | - not rated | 766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields First School Swift Close , B61 7BS | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic First School Rock Hill , B61 7LH | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS | 4out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | 2out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 4out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove School Worcester Road , B61 7DU | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lokrum Fields Copyholt Lane , Stoke Pound B60 3AY | - not rated | 3,822 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dry Spy | 12 St John Street, Bromsgrove | 491 yd | |
| The Wellbeing Tree | 16 St John Street, Bromsgrove | 491 yd | |
| India Spice | 7 High Street, Bromsgrove | 587 yd | |
| Cafe Morso | 15 High Street, Bromsgrove | 587 yd | |
| Rotana Cafe & Desert | 11 Church Street, Bromsgrove | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove Unionist Club | Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove | 184 yd | |
| The Golden Cross Hotel | 20 High Street, Bromsgrove | 639 yd | |
| The Little Ale House | 21 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove | 640 yd | |
| 57 Monkeys | 39 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove | 645 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 73 High Street, Bromsgrove | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidemoor Fish Bar And Pronto Pizza | 67 Crabtree Lane, Bromsgrove | 274 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 3A Hanover Street, Bromsgrove | 575 yd | |
| Ci Ci Cabana | 9 Church Street, Bromsgrove | 591 yd | |
| Wok Kitchen | 10 Church Street, Bromsgrove | 591 yd | |
| Charlies Kebab House | 58 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 21 Market Street, Bromsgrove | 642 yd | |
| Aldi | 29 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 918 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3, Bromsgrove Retail Park | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sanders Park DAWSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 458 yd |
| Market Street Rec (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| St John'S Middle School WATT CLOSE | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Altered Images WORCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| The Meadows (Closed) Churchfields Road | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Well-Fit (Closed) Station Street | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Parkside Middle School & Meadows First School STOURBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Youfit (Bromsgrove) KIDDERMINSTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Bromsgrove Sports And Leisure Centre SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 yd |
| The Dolphin Leisure Centre (Closed) SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.